Do you have a moment? I— I think we need to talk.
praised and confused by grace lee, 2023, oil on linen, 8 × 9.75 inches
I cannot express how much I adore dappled shadows formed by sunlight in paintings and photography and in real life
I also adore how this pattern has manifested itself in the form of camouflage for some species
The echo of those same dappled shadows that we paint in our art is genetically coded into a baby’s fur in order to keep her safe. A beautiful thing.
(Photos by Joel Sartore)
trusting them not to drain you dry of all your blood but knowing they could is the whole appeal. btw. they could tear you apart but instead are cradling you so tenderly and tilting your head so delicately so they can absolutely slice into your neck and drink until you’re lightheaded but nothing past that. they are doing this because you are trusting them but you got to this point because they trusted YOU enough to share the moment with you. whatever
and they will listen to your heart to make sure your pulse isn’t too weak. when they pull away they’ll clean the blood away and fix the collar of your shirt for you. you’ll wipe the blood (YOUR blood) from the corner of their mouth. which they will also make sure not to waste. by catching your wrist and licking it clean. then gently kissing your thumb. normal

















